A cross-cultural entrepreneurial spirit
05/08/2018 - 13:45
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The Latino-Jewish Entrepreneurial Summit on May 15 will feature insights from successful entrepreneurs, as well as networking opportunities.
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This was the first of four Global Speaker Series event AL DÍA is planning to host in the next calendar year.
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Latina professionals: Bridging the gap
05/07/2018 - 16:56
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ALPFA Philadelphia hosted the Women of ALPFA Symposium on May 2 to promote female leadership in the workplace.
“Ser inmigrante significa ser portadora de nuestra cultura”
05/04/2018 - 20:30
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Antes del 24 de agosto de 2016, Cristina Martínez era una trabajadora anónima entre los más de once millones de inmigrantes indocumentados que viven en el país. Pero hacía rato su nombre se había convertido en eco en las calles del sur de Filadelfia.
"Being an immigrant means being a carrier of our culture"
05/04/2018 - 20:26
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Prior to August 24th, 2016, Cristina Martínez was just another anonymous worker among the eleven million undocumented immigrants living in the country. But long before that day, her name was already an echo in the streets of South Philly.
El beneficio de trabajar para la ciudad de Filadelfia
05/04/2018 - 10:47
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En el marco de la decimoséptima Diversity Career Fair de AL DÍA, funcionarios latinos de la ciudad compartieron sus experiencias en el sector público.
Uva Coles: Abriendo puertas a la verdadera diversidad
04/26/2018 - 12:12
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Una líder afrolatina del Pierce College está ayudando a construir el futuro de la fuerza laboral de Filadelfia.
Uva Coles: Opening Doors to Real Diversity
04/26/2018 - 11:25
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An Afro-Latina leader at Peirce College and citywide change agent is helping to shape the future of Philly's workforce.
Sheila Quintana y el valor de la coherencia
04/25/2018 - 17:44
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La juventud de Sheila Quintana (25) no le resta claridad y contundencia a sus palabras.
Sheila Quintana and the value of principled action
04/25/2018 - 17:34
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Her youth does not diminish the clarity and the forcefulness to her words.
Empowering Latina leaders in Philadelphia
04/23/2018 - 11:05
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The Women of ALPFA Symposium will be held on Wednesday, May 2.
Édgar Ramírez: The voice of Philatinos Radio in South Philly
04/20/2018 - 11:13
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Édgar is one of the founders and host of the Mexican community radio station based in South Philadelphia.
Édgar Ramírez: La voz de Philatinos Radio en South Philly
04/19/2018 - 18:37
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A punta de voluntad y espíritu colaborador, este mexicano originario de Santa Catalina Chinando (Oaxaca, México) se ganó un puesto en el comité organizador del Carnaval de Puebla, en la mesa directiva de Puentes de Salud, y hasta puso su grano de arena en la fundación de Casa Monarca, de Juntos y de Philatinos Radio.
Garces Foundation: Serving Philadelphia's immigrants
04/17/2018 - 17:29
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The Garces Foundation held its annual Think Local/Give Local benefit event on April 13.
Celebrating the intersectionality of Latinos and Jews in Philadelphia
04/16/2018 - 17:03
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With two upcoming events, the American Jewish Committee will honor a local Latino leader and host a conversation on advancing Latino success.
“Un inmigrante es un esclavo del neoliberalismo”
04/16/2018 - 15:54
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Hace cinco años Carmen y su amiga Amanda Levinson fundaron la Coalición Fortaleza Latina, una organización con la que buscan para enderezar la historia y tejer confianza entre los migrantes que viven en Norristown.
“Immigrants are slaves to neoliberalism”
04/16/2018 - 15:36
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Five years ago, Carmen and her friend Amanda Levinson founded Coalición Fortaleza Latina, a non-profit organization that seeks to make history by empowering migrants living in Norristown.
"Estaba muy molesto con Estados Unidos"
04/05/2018 - 08:16
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Manuel Portillo, sobreviviente del conflicto armado de Guatemala y director de Community Engagement del Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians, es hoy un tejedor de vida en Filadelfia.
“I was very angry at the United States”
04/05/2018 - 08:01
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Manuel Portillo, the director of community engagement at the Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians, is a survivor of the brutality that Guatemala suffered in the armed conflict. Today, he is a weaver of life in Philly.
Legendary hacker Kevin Mitnick shares experiences
04/03/2018 - 14:18
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Kevin Mitnick, a former fugitive wanted by the FBI, spoke during a tech event in Jalisco, Mexico, this week.
“My identity as a Dominican immigrant is important for the progress of the U.S.”
04/02/2018 - 11:07
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Throughout the last two years, a Latino man has been the head of one of the city’s key entities in the fight against poverty and unemployment — the Office of Human Resources of the City of Philadelphia, a body that employs more than 30,000 people in several municipal departments and services.
Una mexicana dirigiendo la cadena de neverías del mejor repostero del mundo
04/02/2018 - 04:28
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Alejandra Rivas dirige las neverías Rocambolesc, la marca de helados y sorbetes creada por el chef español Jordi Roca, uno de los mejores restaurantes del mundo.
“Mi identidad como inmigrante dominicano es importante para el progreso de EE. UU.”
03/30/2018 - 16:11
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Hace poco más de dos años, un latino originario de la República Dominicana dirige una de las entidades clave en la lucha contra la pobreza y el desempleo en la ciudad, la Oficina de Recursos Humanos del Ayuntmaiento; un cuerpo que emplea a más de 30.000 personas en los diferentes departamentos de la administración municipal y sus servicios.
Juntos: 15 years of fighting
03/28/2018 - 16:44
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The community organization recently marked 15 years of advocacy and struggle for the rights of undocumented immigrants in Philadelphia. Take a moment to walk together, juntos, through the group’s past, present, and future.
Juntos: 15 años en pie de lucha
03/28/2018 - 16:28
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La organización comunitaria cumplió 15 años de defensa y lucha por los derechos de los inmigrantes indocumentados de Filadelfia. Esta es una reconstrucción de su pasado, presente y futuro.
At the beginning, he didn’t like Philadelphia. Now, he loves it
03/22/2018 - 14:58
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A proud Venezuelan-American. This is how Emilio Buitrago defines himself — an American immigrant from head to toe who walks with his head held high, without a trace of an inferiority complex.